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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.01, 728.56 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.01, 728.56 and 306.91 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.01 : 728.56 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.01/728.56 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.01x = 728.56 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.01x = 223,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,602.35/528.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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